How to cut the cost of home insurance

Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down

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Home insurance premiums are increasing but there are ways to cut costs.
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Finding the right home insurance is important, to protect what is likely to be your most valuable asset.

Shopping around is the key to finding affordable cover that provides value for money.

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Average total cost for monthly premium*

Average cost for an annual premium*

Cost-saving with an annual premium

Combined home insurance

£285

£231

19%

Buildings insurance

£242

£208

14%

Contents insurance

£89

£66

26%

Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Ruth Jackson-Kirby is a freelance personal finance journalist with 17 years’ experience, writing about everything from savings accounts and credit cards to pensions, property and pet insurance.

Ruth started her career at MoneyWeek after graduating with an MA from the University of St Andrews, and she continues to contribute regular articles to our personal finance section. After leaving MoneyWeek she went on to become deputy editor of Moneywise before becoming a freelance journalist.

Ruth writes regularly for national publications including The Sunday Times, The Times, The Mail on Sunday and Good Housekeeping, among many other titles both online and offline.

 

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